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Week ending 7 April 2019

Don't forget that daylight savings ends at 3am this Sunday morning.

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The Downtown Programme will create a generous and welcoming destination along the water’s edge that is recognisably Tāmaki Makaurau. Key projects are being accelerated within the programme, which subject to resource consent, will be completed by 2021 in time for the America’s Cup.

This weekly newsletter will keep you up to date on progress, how you may be affected and who you need to contact.

Current Project Phase

Stormwater drainage installation

CONSTRUCTION: April - MAY 2019

WORKS INVOLVED

Stormwater Drainage:
Involves pavement excavation and concrete cutting works and temporary relocation of cycle lane onto the footpath between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street. 

Underground Services:
Service providers (Chorus and Vodafone) are onsite to feed the new services (power and communications) through the new ducts installed during the utility trenching works. These works are quiet but do involve a small temporary site set up. 

Traffic management: 
Quay Street reduced to one lane each way. Cycle lane is maintained but may shift slightly due to works. Footpath access maintained but may be narrower in areas due to works.

Mitigation:
Noise fencing will be in place during concrete cutting and other loud activities. Traffic Controllers onsite to assist movements.

Upcoming Key Dates

 

NIGHT WORK
Tonight, Friday 05 April | 10pm  to 1am


Night works to install steel barriers in front of Ferry Building.  

Quay Street will remain open to traffic during these works and there will be no restrictions to properties.


Vector Quay Street ducting works

Ongoing to mid-April 2019

Vector works continue on the eastern end of the site to reinforce the network along Quay Street and to strengthen the reliability of electricity supply to the area.

Traffic management plans will be in place to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during these times and every effort will be made to minimise disruption.
 

READ THE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE 
CLICK HERE TO SEE TRAFFIC LAYOUT  PLAN

Project Works Along Quay Street

UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS ONSITE

Chorus have established small temporary sites in this area to feed and joint new services through newly installed ducts. No noise disruption expected. 
 

STORMWATER DRAINAGE

Quay Street northern edge: Lower Hobson Street to Lower Albert Street 
8 week duration (approx) from 30 March


Installation of a permanent stormwater line continues along the northern side of Quay Street (between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street). 

The cycle lane will be relocated onto the footpath between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street during these works. Pedestrians and cyclists will be separated safely using a traffic snake and hit sticks.

Removal of pavement using 14T excavators. If concrete blocks are identified under Quay Street a breaker may need to be used.

Intermittent short term concrete cutting required throughout works.

The right turn in and left turn out of Princes Wharf will be maintained.

Please be assured noise fencing will be in place during all noisy activity and vehicle/pedestrian access to buildings and driveways will be maintained at all times.
 

READ THE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE 

UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS ONSITE

Chorus have established small temporary sites in this area to feed and joint new services through newly installed ducts. No noise disruption expected. 


No works currently underway right now

Quay Street current traffic layout

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Over the next two years, activities and movement along and around Quay Street and the Ferry Basin will be affected by Downtown Programme construction as we work towards completion by 2021.

Please continue to drive with caution and be alert to the right turn restrictions that have been put in place to maintain traffic flow along Quay Street (see map below).

We are constantly monitoring the traffic flow and making adjustments where required, so please maintain awareness of any traffic layout changes as well as other road users and pedestrians.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS TO NOTE

  • No right turn into or out of Lower Albert Street
  • No right turn into Commerce Street from Quay Street
  • No right turn into Gore Street from Quay Street
  • No right turn into Britomart Place from Quay
  • Right turn permitted into Queens Wharf

Quay Street pedestrian and cycle lane routes

Please be aware that these routes may change during the week as works progress so please follow site signage and watch for traffic controllers guidance.

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Progress photos from site

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Stormwater main installation works are now underway along Quay Street's northern edge between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street. 

The cycle lane has been temporarily shifted onto the footpath between Lower Hobson Street and Lower Albert Street. 

Works are expected to take approximately 8 weeks to complete. 
A new trench is being excavated that will be home to the new stormwater pipes. 
 
WATCH THIS SPACE!

These men are hard at work building furniture for a new temporary public space popping up on Quay Street late next week.  Outside the Ferry Building you’ll find a spot to pause, relax, eat your lunch…….enjoy!

 
Did you wear your gumboots today? 
 

If not, it ok.
If you want to support our NZ kids battling mental health issues you can 
find out how to donate and get involved here.


"On Gumboot Friday we put on our gumboots and walk through mud with people to show that we care and we're out there listening." 

Mental health campaigner Mike King is hoping to raise $2 million with New Zealand's first Gumboot Friday.  Read more at Stuff.com 
Click here to see all previous Downtown Programme updates

The Downtown Programme team would like to thank you for your patience and consideration while these works are underway.  Please be assured we are listening to your feedback and working hard to mitigate and minimise disruption where and when we can.

Please contact us should you have any queries or concerns.

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Programme email: Downtown@at.govt.nz
Programme 0800 Number: 0800 DNTOWN (0800 368696)

Enjoy your weekend.

The Downtown Team
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